A study of about 50 people with Alzheimer's disease has added to evidence that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance is a major factor in patients' well-documented higher risk of ...

Scientists and engineers have modeled a hidden mechanism in the inner ear that helps mammals balance via the fastest-known signal in the brain. The sensory organs that allow us to walk, dance and turn ...

Charles Della Santina of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine says a 3-D prosthesis is key to helping patients regain inner-ear sensory cells for balance. Johns Hopkins researchers are ...

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Older people with Alzheimer's suffer more than ...

Vertigo disrupts balance by inner ear issues. Seeking specialized evaluation and treatment is vital. Understanding vestibular disorders, causes like BPPV and Meniere's Disease, and treatment options ...

The intricate link between hearing loss and vertigo uncovers various conditions affecting the inner ear and neurological systems. Accurate diagnosis and proactive management are crucial for preserving ...

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear.